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as in rubble
the portion or bits of something left over or behind after it has been destroyed
the remains of the house ripped apart by the tornado littered the block for weeks afterward
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as in corpse
a dead body
archaeologists discovered the remains of an Incan woman and carefully excavated her burial site, which promised to yield important clues about her status
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as in rest
a remaining group or portion
gathered up the remains of the buffet and delivered them to a local homeless shelter
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as in stays
to continue to be in a place for a significant amount of time
one of the three bridges known as "the London Bridge," it was moved in the late 1960s to Lake Havasu City, Arizona, where it remains today
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as in continues
to remain indefinitely in existence or in the same state
the fact remains: it's still impossible to be in two places at once
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Recent Examples of remains
Jenn Brice, Fortune, 4 Oct. 2024
Even still, the main Battle Royale mode remains the big draw for now, and the most recent season is a superhero collaboration with Marvel.
—Andrew Webster, The Verge, 4 Oct. 2024
But even when Prime Days are over, Amazon remains a prime source for gifts for everyone on our list.
—Jenny Berg, Vogue, 4 Oct. 2024
The situation remains dire in and around Asheville, a Buncombe County city of almost 100,000 people anchoring a metropolitan area of more than 400,000 in the Blue Ridge Mountains.
—John Bacon, USA TODAY, 4 Oct. 2024
This redefinition ensures that the focus remains on sustainable growth rather than mere economic transactions.
—Majeed Javdani, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
But Calles, a Buckeye resident, remains passionate about helping the downtown area and is open to eventually opening another studio in the downtown area.
—Alexandra Hardle, The Arizona Republic, 4 Oct. 2024
However, psilocybin remains the most important psychedelic being decriminalized.
—Joshua P. Cohen, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
Future changes to come The snapshot remains a work in progress as the CDC gathers feedback from the public as well as local health departments.
—Alexander Tin, CBS News, 4 Oct. 2024
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But the use of automation remains a sticking point as the parties return to the bargaining table to hash out the full contract.
—Jenn Brice, Fortune, 4 Oct. 2024
Even still, the main Battle Royale mode remains the big draw for now, and the most recent season is a superhero collaboration with Marvel.
—Andrew Webster, The Verge, 4 Oct. 2024
But even when Prime Days are over, Amazon remains a prime source for gifts for everyone on our list.
—Jenny Berg, Vogue, 4 Oct. 2024
The situation remains dire in and around Asheville, a Buncombe County city of almost 100,000 people anchoring a metropolitan area of more than 400,000 in the Blue Ridge Mountains.
—John Bacon, USA TODAY, 4 Oct. 2024
This redefinition ensures that the focus remains on sustainable growth rather than mere economic transactions.
—Majeed Javdani, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
But Calles, a Buckeye resident, remains passionate about helping the downtown area and is open to eventually opening another studio in the downtown area.
—Alexandra Hardle, The Arizona Republic, 4 Oct. 2024
However, psilocybin remains the most important psychedelic being decriminalized.
—Joshua P. Cohen, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
Future changes to come The snapshot remains a work in progress as the CDC gathers feedback from the public as well as local health departments.
—Alexander Tin, CBS News, 4 Oct. 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for remains
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And though a referendum passed in Colorado, there was and continues to be opposition from public officials to decriminalization.Joshua P. Cohen, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
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Northern lights activity to increase in 2025 Electromagnetic activity is increasing as the sun continues to reach the height of its 11-year solar cycle, which NASA said is expected to be in 2025.Perry Vandell, The Arizona Republic, 4 Oct. 2024
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In the above clip, Prince patiently waits for the rock to find him in the corner.Brian Sampson, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
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The quintessential private-land deer hunter plants his food plot, hangs his treestand, posts his trail camera, and waits for a daylight pattern on a shooter buck.Josh Honeycutt, Outdoor Life, 3 Oct. 2024
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Users love how long the deodorant lasts—in more ways than one.Sarah Madaus, Allure, 4 Oct. 2024
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Rich, velvety and savory palate, waxy notes, and oak tannins ending on a finish that lasts forever.Joseph V Micallef, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
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In fact, the poverty that persists in Haiti today is directly tied to this economic strangulation.Aisha M. Beliso-De Jesús / Made by History, TIME, 4 Oct. 2024
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The work stoppage threatens to reignite inflation and cause layoffs in related industries if the work stoppage persists, experts said.Max Zahn, ABC News, 3 Oct. 2024
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“Remains.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/remains. Accessed 23 Nov. 2024.
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